Sales Slang Definition: What’s a Bluebird?

What do Twitter, happiness, and successful sales teams all have in common??

There’s one type of cute, flying creature that represents them all: the bluebird. Defined as?happiness?by the Oxford English Dictionary, this aviary symbol, and common bird is also near and dear to many of our hearts.?

But, what’s the meaning of bluebird in sales? And why does our platform’s name sounds exactly like it?

What does bluebird mean in sales slang terms?

Just one of the many slang terms thrown around a sales org,?bluebird?means an unanticipated or incredibly profitable sale. In short, the cheery word signifies an opportunity or deal that falls into a sales rep’s lap unexpectedly, without much effort.

You might hear it used in a water-cooler convo such as this:

“Hey, how’s your month closing out? I’m actually sandbagging a few deals for next month because I’ve already hit quota.”

“Yeah, I was so worried about ending Q3 on a low-note. And then this white whale prospect came through a referral all of a sudden. That bluebird opp saved my month.”

So, the next time a new business deal seems to just fly through the window, make sure to thank your lucky stars for a real bluebird opportunity.?

What’s an example of a bluebird in sales?

Every true bluebird’s got a great story behind it. So we asked our team here at Bloobirds for their best sales tales:

Seb Sanders, current AE, shared, “One of my first sales ever was what I would consider a bluebird. A huge account from Mexico, a market we hadn’t yet explored, jumped onto my radar last March. As it turned out, their newest sales leader and key decision-maker used Bloobirds at another smaller firm previously. So, he set up the idea internally, and just two weeks later, they’d signed the deal with me.”

But, the sales team isn’t the only department that can get in on the unexpected action.?

Sofia Guzman, Demand Generation Manager, explains, “So, one day we were having a prospecting competition at Bloobirds, where marketing had to get into the outbound game. I sent my first LinkedIn message to an AgriTech prospect and got an immediate response. Just three weeks later, they were signed and delivered.”

So, whats with the name?

If this is your first time hearing - or, should we say, reading - from us, hi, we're Bloobirds . We're a sales engagement platform designed to be loved by every member of the revenue team.

Our name is inspired by those opportunities that seem to just come out of the blue. Although, we don't encourage anyone to rely entirely on luck.

Sometimes sales reps get blessed with unexpected, great sales opps. But, most of the time, they come from hard work, dedication, and organization.

Just like bluebird opportunities are fleeting, double-o Bloobirds is the key to driving the long-term sales growth your organization needs.?

One more thing...

We'd love to know: Have you ever encountered a bluebird in sales?

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